Good Lord. Troy Tulowitzki *COULD* be back by the END OF APRIL!

To give everyone a quick refresher, this began at the very beginning of spring training when it was reported that the veteran shortstop had bone spurs removed from his heel and it wasn’t an issue. Minutes after that, it was reported that he was dealing with a bone spur in his heel and that he might have a delayed start to camp. A few days later, John Gibbons praised Gift Ngoepe and said he he could be a good replacement if Tulo started the year on the DL. Then, finally, it was announced that he wouldn’t be ready to start the season.

What’s everyone’s guess for Act Six? The Jays hope Tulo will be ready before the All-Star break? The Blue Jays expect Tulo to be back for the stretch drive? Surely we all expect that this is going to continue spiralling down the pit of doom, right?

As I said before, I imagine someone like Gift Ngoepe will start the season in Tulo’s place and Aledmys Diaz will roll into the starter’s role. There’s also the possibility that Russell Martin could see some reps at third base and Josh Donaldson could slide to short like we saw a few times last year. But, ultimately, this is why the Jays went out and acquired Diaz and Yangervis Solarte. The team is prepared for this extremely predictable reality.

Act Six: Ngoepe unexpectedly hits everything he sees in April. Tulo comes back in May and struggles for a month and a half before going down with a freak groin injury incurred cleaning the barrel of one of his extensive collection of Civil War rifles.

Maybe the Jays just embrace this and put Tulo on the 60 day DL in perpetuity until his contrast expires. If he somehow actually does get healthy enough to play before then, have someone bash him in the knee with a lead pipe.

(I kid, I actually still have a – very irrational, I know! – hope that he comes back and is productive again, but man, this is frustrating. For everyone. And for Tulo most of all.)

What happened to ACT 5 – Tulo – the 6 dollar man – we can rebuild him – to be stronger, less paper like and fragile. In all seriousness I am hoping Travis stays healthy cause I truly feel he is the spark plug of this team with Ganderson helping along.

I suffered and ankle injury similiar to what Tulo had. Its been 7 years and I still cannot walk right or run on it. Yes I’m sure he had better medical care than I but I will he amazed if he ever really comes back….I’m hoping for though.

I sometimes wonder if Tulo’s remaining tenure with with the Jays and their fans might eventually turn Larry Murphy – like ugly creating a scenario where they might just have to eat the remainder of his contract.